Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 13 · Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 13.33 यथा सर्वगतं सौक्ष्म्यादाकाशं नोपलिप्यते
श्लोक 13.33
यथा सर्वगतं सौक्ष्म्यादाकाशं नोपलिप्यते ।
सर्वत्रावस्थितो देहे तथात्मा नोपलिप्यते ॥
yathā sarvagataṃ saukṣmyādākāśaṃ nopalipyate |
sarvatrāvasthito dehe tathātmā nopalipyate ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जैसे सर्वत्र फैला हुआ आकाश सूक्ष्म होने के कारण किसी से लिप्त नहीं होता, वैसे ही शरीर में सब जगह स्थित आत्मा भी लिप्त नहीं होता।
Meaning in English
Just as all-pervading space, being subtle, is not tainted by anything, so the Self, present everywhere in the body, is not tainted.
Bhagavad Gita 13.33 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यथा | yathā | just as |
| सर्वगतम् | sarva-gatam | all-pervading |
| सौक्ष्म्यात् | saukṣmyāt | because of its subtlety |
| आकाशम् | ākāśam | space |
| न उपलिप्यते | na upalipyate | is not tainted |
| सर्वत्र | sarvatra | everywhere |
| अवस्थितः | avasthitaḥ | present |
| देहे | dehe | in the body |
| तथा | tathā | so |
| आत्मा | ātmā | the self |
| न उपलिप्यते | na upalipyate | is not tainted |
Explanation
Just as all-pervading space, because of its subtlety, is not tainted by anything, so the self, present everywhere in the body, is never tainted. Like the sky, which holds clouds and smoke without being stained, the self remains pure though it pervades the body.
Space holds smoke, dust and perfume alike without being changed by any of them. The self likewise pervades the body and all its activities without being marked by them. This image of space, akasha, is a favourite in Advaita teaching, and Shankara uses it often. It answers the worry that contact with a body full of desires must surely affect the spirit.
भावार्थ
जैसे सर्वत्र व्याप्त आकाश सूक्ष्म होने के कारण किसी से लिप्त नहीं होता, वैसे ही देह में सर्वत्र स्थित आत्मा भी लिप्त नहीं होता। आकाश की तरह आत्मा भी शुद्ध बना रहता है।
Living it today
Like the sky above a storm, a calm part of you stays untouched by the day's noise. Return to it when things get heavy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 13.33?
Just as all-pervading space, because of its subtlety, is not tainted by anything, so the self, present everywhere in the body, is never tainted. Like the sky, which holds clouds and smoke without being stained, the self remains pure though it pervades the body.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 13.33?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 13 (Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 13.33 in daily life?
Like the sky above a storm, a calm part of you stays untouched by the day's noise. Return to it when things get heavy.
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